G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 52.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7600 XT

2024

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,233 vs 19,548).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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10% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 52.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 7600 XT

2024

Why buy it

✅+13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 52.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,233 vs 19,548).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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10% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 52.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 7600 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 13.4% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $30 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 13.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 24.8%. Radeon RX 7600 XT is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7600 XT make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 XT is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $329 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 13.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 24.8%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
1080p
low	167 FPS	266 FPS
medium	152 FPS	251 FPS
high	134 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	242 FPS
medium	114 FPS	203 FPS
high	99 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	138 FPS
medium	74 FPS	115 FPS
high	62 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	85 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
1080p
low	392 FPS	422 FPS
medium	334 FPS	354 FPS
high	268 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	244 FPS
medium	209 FPS	207 FPS
high	169 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	109 FPS
medium	98 FPS	90 FPS
high	82 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
1080p
low	812 FPS	775 FPS
medium	642 FPS	620 FPS
high	551 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	582 FPS
medium	443 FPS	465 FPS
high	379 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	291 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	388 FPS
medium	297 FPS	310 FPS
high	234 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	194 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
1080p
low	746 FPS	697 FPS
medium	613 FPS	579 FPS
high	536 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	529 FPS
medium	486 FPS	438 FPS
high	421 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	291 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	333 FPS
medium	308 FPS	302 FPS
high	285 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	194 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600 XT

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Radeon RX 7600 XT

The Radeon RX 7600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2755 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,233 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 7600 XT's 17,233 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 13.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7600 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600 XT). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 22.57 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600 XT). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2755 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600 XT) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
G3D Mark Score	19,548+13%	17,233
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	22.57 TFLOPS+49%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2755 MHz+12%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	32+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7600 XT relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7600 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600 XT) — a 5.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	288 GB/s+6%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7600 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 7600 XT's 190W — a 49.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 600W (Radeon RX 7600 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7600 XT
TDP	115W-39%	190W
Recommended PSU	550W-8%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+87%	90.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 XT launched at $329. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 9.1% less ($30 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 52.4 (Radeon RX 7600 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 24.8% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 XT is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).